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of of of of of COMA PRESS VOLUME XXXVII This and That by H.K.S. After many years of diligent and successful effort put forth on his farm east of Moravia J. J. Selby has decided to retire from the farm and has advertised a closing out sale to be held this Thursday. Few men have made the success of farming as has Mr.

Selby. In his day he has been numbered among the better farmers and stockmen of this section, and few have practiced the industry and thrift that he has which has made it possible for him to stem the tide of recent depressions. We have yet to hear any person say anything but a good word for Mr. Selby's associations with them--in business dealings, as a neighbor, and 89 friend. It is encouraging to know that there are men like Mr.

Selby. He plans to visit with his children for a time and then may locate in Moravia. I wonder was the small lad kidding us who brought in the news item for the paper and said: "Put that in the funny paper." Or was it just a slip of the tongue as he afterward said? Orchids to the fine bunch of country correspondents that the Union has. Were it not that many of them made an especial trip into town this week to bring their items, there would be little if any of that news in the paper this week as. the rural carriers had a vacation on Tuesday, the day nearly all of the country news letters are sent in.

We appreciate their thoughtfulness and we know readers of the paper feel the same. There is an old saying about believing only half you see, etc. One of our good friends asks us to tell him which half to believe. Last week the heading over the item about the Legion Benefit said The story below said We'd suggest tossing a coin on that. The event is now in the past and yours truly is what of an outcast at the Legion Home.

Was impressed this week with the statement of one of our most wonderful ladies who said: "There is some good in any man who will personally administer to the needs of his mother in her declining years, and no matter what else he has done, I am going to feel kindly toward Let's all give M. K. Blackman a "big hand" for his efforts as president of the Community Club during the past year. He has kept "old ship" moving in the right direction and has been much interested in promoting the Moravia community, The quite lengthy and earnest discussion that took place at the Community Club meeting last Friday evening as to what could be done for Community advancement was interesting to say the least. While no definite, programs or plans were brought out, the roundtable discussion brought out many thought-provoking ideas and we think those who were in attendance went away with a more optimistic viewpoint.

It was generally agreed that the Community Club cannot hope to promote any "big deals" to bring more prosperity to the town and community but that the club is of inestimable value in the people of the community tobringing gether in better cooperation. The Community Club does not cost us much in cash and we should not expect too much in return. Bear in mind, too, that there could be more obtained in return if there were more wholehearted cooperators. It was suggested at the annual meeting that what Moravia needs most, as does nearly every town, is a better community spirit, This can be accomplished only as individuals in the community apply themselves to the task. We have been warned of what inay happen to us if we even so much as hint at the color of a certain boys athletic coach's fuce at a certain party on a certain night last week.

Or was we. And we cannot refrain from calling attention to the embarrassing situation in which certain man of Moravia found himself last week when his boine caught On fire. You know the old saying. But chen I promised not to tell. The "devi)" says to recast that it it beginning "spit" suow again this Wednesday morning; also THE Veach Is New Comm'ity Club President Annual Meeting Held Last Friday Night, New Directors Named.

John D. Veach, local implement dealer, will head the Moravia Community Club organization during the new year. His election as president took place at the meeting of the club directors following the annual meeting of the Community Club last Friday evening. Other officers named are Ted F. Oehler and Bert A.

Turner, vice presidents; Chester Broshar, secretary; and P. D. Schreiner, treasurer. Broshar and Schreiner succeed themselves. At the meeting of the entire club, six directors were named for a two year They are: Paul Broshar, N.

R. Ward, H. K. Smith, John Dille, Chas. Johnson, and M.

K. Blackman. The six holdover directors are Bert Turner, Chester Broshar, Oehler, H. E. Glick, John D.

Veach, and P. D. Schreiner. M. K.

Blackman, retiring president dent of the club, conducted the business session. Dr. D. K. Orelup acted as secretary in the absence of secretary Broshar.

Besides the election of directors and officers, business of the ing included reports of officers and a quite lengthy discussion of some of the problems that confront the community. Several worthwhile suggestions were made but no definite action was taken thereon. Fire Fighters Called To Hudgens Home The fire department was called to the Sam Hudgens home in Moravia last Thursday evening about 5:30 when soot burning in a chimney threatened the building. Damage was confined to wallpaper in an upstairs room. Betty Bishop With Philharmonic Choir At Albia, Sunday Betty Bishop, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. D. E. Bishop of Moravia, will sing with the Parsons College Philharmonie Choir in a concert at the Presbyterian church in Albia Sunday evening at 7:30. The choir will also give two other concerts Sunday.

They will be in Sunday morning and at in the afternoon, Cordon Editor Asks Nom'ation For Congress Former state senator, K. M. LeCompte, of Corydon, today enters the race for the republican nomination for congressman from the fifth district. Since the decision by Lloyd Thurston to run for the United States senate, LeCompte has been considering and discussing the congressiona! situation with friends all over the distriet. LeCompte is publisher the Corydon Republican, 8 weekly newspaper of long standing in Wayne county.

He served in the state senate in the 37th and 38th general asemblies where he made a record for useful service, supportling farm legislation and economy measures. He was known at all times as 8 friend of labor, in favor of reducing appropriations and low. ering taxes. During the world war be served in the army and was one of the organizers of the American Legion in Iowa and after serving few months as state commander of the legion he retired in favor of the election of one of the overseas heroes. He has been active in the legion since its organization.

A native born lowan, LeCompte is fifty years of age and has lived all of his life at Corydon. He owns und operates a small farm, is a substantial taxpayer and respected citizen. He has a wide acquaintance in all the fourteen counties of the distriet and he will push his candidacy into every corner of the district. If nominated in the approaching primary be will stage a vigorous campaign for his party. we had a light skift of show Mon-! day night.

Otherwise a delightful winter week. MORAVIA Moravia, Iowa, Thursday, February 24, 1938 Mrs. VanDorin Dies Following Long Illness Mrs. A. O.

VanDorin, a longtime resident of this vicinity and beloved by host of relatives, neighbors and friends, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Russell Hindman in Albia last Thursday morning, following an illness that extended over a long period of time, Obituary Sarah Josephine Miller, daughter of James a and Emily Miller, was born in Holt county, Missouri, Dec. 16, 1865, and passed away at the home of her youngest daughter, Mrs. Russell Hindman at Albia, Iowa, Feb. 17, 1938, age 72 years, 2 months and one day.

She grew to womanhood near the place of her birth. On March 9, 1882 she was united in marriage with A. 0. VanDorin of Henry county, Iowa. Soon after their marriage they moved to Kansas where they lived for seven years, then moving back to Henry county, and later coming to Appanoose and Monroe counties where they have since made their home.

She had been critically ill for several months. During this time she was tenderly cared for by her devoted family. She was a patient sufferer and a firm believer in a home beyond where all pain is wiped away. Her joy was in her home, her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband and nine children: Mrs.

Flora Jones, J. T. VanDorin, Moravia; Mrs. Anna Lockman, W. H.

VanDorin, Albia; Fred F. VanDorin, Mrs. Farrie Faber, of Moravia; Mrs. Zadia McFall of Centerville; Mrs. Doris Hindman of Albia; 29 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; also one sister, Mrs.

Polly Kersch of Blue Hill, four brothers, Sam, John James Miller in Nebraska, and Wm. Miller of Tabor, and one half-brother in Missouri. Preceding her in death were: an infant son; one daughter, Mrs. Effie Brain in 1923; and two sisters. Funeral services were held at the M.

E. Church in Moravia, Feb. 20, 1938, at 2 p. conducted by the Rev. Chas.

L. Ellis. She was laid to rest in the Moravia cemetery. Pallbearers were six grandsons: Dorin Wailes, Lowell, Glen VanDorin, Dallas Faber and Donald Lockman. Music was fur.

nished by Mrs. George Winsler and Forrest Main with Mrs. Fred Blumenstock at the piano. Crossing the Bar Sunset and evening star, And one clear cull for me And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea. But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark. For tho' from out the bourne of time and place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar. Local Speakers Win Three Places In Sub- Moravia contestants won two! first places and a second place in: the -sub-county declamatory con-! test held at Mystie Tuesday evening. Donald Whitehead placed first in the oratorical division. His oration was "Homeless In the dramatic class, Grace Argo of Moravia, placed second, speaking First place the humorous division well to Helen Carter of Moravia with the selection "Home Talent Winners of first places in the sub-county contest will compete in the Appanoose county contest the date and place of which has not been announced.

Other schools competing in the sub-county contest at Mystic were Centerville and Mystic. Miss Lembentine Tucker was guest at birthday diaper given at the Otha Hiult home Sunday honoring the fourth birthday unnihereary of Jujee Hialt. UNION Candidate Here GEORGE E. BURDOCK George E. Burdock, Oskaloosa mayor, was 8 visitor in Moravia Tuesday afternoon in the interest of his candidacy for the democratic nomination for Congress from the Fifth Congressional District.

Stocker, Wilcox Named To AllCounty Teams Martha Stocker and Eugene Wilcox, Moravia high school basketball stars, were named by Charles Poffenberger of Centerville to positions on his ment and all-county basketball teams. Stocker, who is in her junior year at Moravia high school and has been outstanding in basketball through several seasons, was selected for a forward position on the mithical county and tournament sextets, Also on the county are: forwards, Azzaline and Thomas, Centerville; guards, M. Lowe, Numa, McConville, Centerville; and H. Deahl, Udell. Wilcox is a senior at Moravia high school and has earned his letter in basketball in four years of competition.

He is placed at a guard position by Poffenberger. Others selected on the county team are: forwards, Morris of Rathbun, Shuster of Centerville; center, Burton of Cincinnati; guard, J. Morris of Rathbun. Selections were made by Poffenberger following the Appanoose county tournament. Christian Aid Menu For Wednesday, March 2nd Roast Pork Brown Gravy Mashed Potatoes Lima Beans Parsnips Sweet Potatoes Jelly Pickles Health Salad Peaches Cake Coffee Report Dr.

Gray Office Destroyed It is reported here that the office of Dr. Gray, formerly of Moravia, was destroyed in the $25,000 fire that raged at Melcher, Iowa, last Thursday night. Mrs. Dr. Gray is a daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. R. E. Cummins of Moravia. Derby Infant the Derby Infant The infant daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Carl Derby was buried in the leonium cemetery last Saturday afternoon. two! her Sytsma To Gowery T. R. Gordper has rented the Henry Sytsma farm for the coming year and will move there soon.

Mr. Sytsma is retiring from the farm and will go to Gowery, lowa, to assisting his but, Andrew Sytsma, in operating a large farm. Residents of this vicinity regret learn that Mr. Sytsma is leaving the community. He has been a dent here for many years.

A few years back he was active in the auctioneering business and "cried" many sales. M. E. Friday Dinner Menu Chicken Pie Mashed Potatoes Gravy Baked Bealis Sheet Potatoes Hot Biscuits Pickles Pre Coffee C'heate! Brushar was in Aidia Ton busilices lucaday morning. Official County, City, School and Home Paper.

Number' 7 Talking Pictures To Feature PTA Meeting Monday The following program will be given at the fu Association meeting which will be held at the school building, Monday, Feb. 28, at 7:30: Girls Glee Club "Calm Be Thy Cain; "By the Bend of the Edwards. Male of the Summer Woodbury; "Climb Up Grant. Girls Rogers; "Mamy's Lil Fearis. The Parent-Teacher Association has requested a demonstration of the Victor talking moving picture machine by the Audio-Visual Sales company.

There will be educational as well as purely entertainment films shown to show how popular these machines have become in school use. School Board Gives Notice Of Regular Election Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the IndepenDistrict of Moravia, in the Counties of Appanoose and Monroe, State of Iowa, that the regular election of said District will be held at the Community Building on the 14th day of March, 1938, at 12:00 noon, and closing at 7:00 o'clock p. m. A director will be elected for a term of three years to succeed M. H.

Johnson whose term expires March 21, 1938; one for three years to succeed H. G. Firkins whose term expires March 21, 1938, and a Treasurer will be elected for a term of two years to succeed P. D. Schreiner.

The meeting will be open for the transaction of such business 88 may legally come before it, and the board has directed that the following propositions shall be submitted to and determined by the voters: SPECIAL PROPOSITION TO SCHOOL VOTERS: WHEREAS, The Independent School District of Moravia, in the counties the of State Appanoose of and MonIowa, have heretofore established a vocational agriculture department in the schools, which has heretofore required renting of a building to afford housing and space therefor other than the regular school building equipment of said District, which is not longer available; and' WHEREAS, the U. S. Government is now offering certain of the buildings heretofore used in C. C. C.

camp establishments WITHOUT COST THEREFOR, but require the school district to bear the expense of removal and placement upon the school ground; and WHEREAS, this board deems it advisable to secure one of such buildings, to remove and place the same upon its school premises for use as vocational agriculture shop building in connection with the conduct of its schools, at not to exceed Two Hundred and a cost of Fifty Dollars to be paid from available present funds of said school district, and without additional tax levy therefor; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by this board of directors that at the general school election to be held in said school district on the second Monday in March, 1938, to-wit: March 14, 1938, there be submitted to the qualified voters of said school district the following proposition: "Shall The Independent School District of Moravia, in the counties of Appanoose and Monroe, in the State of Iowa, secure WITHOUT COST therefor and remove and place upon its school grounds a building from one of the U. S. Government C. C. C.

camps and pay from the funds of said district therefor general not to exceed the sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for the removal and placement thereof, the sume Lu be without additional tax levy on said district?" BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the secretary of said board be and is bereby authorized to publish notice said regular election, 10- corporating the above question to submitted to the voters in the manner by law provided in such caser, and to provide appropriate therefor. Dated February 23, 1938. CHESTER BROSHAK, Sevy. Mrs. J.

0. More of Centerville spent the week-end with her daugh- Iter, Mra. H. K. Smith and family.

Winsler Goes To Missouri Position G. B. Winsler went to Unionville, Monday morning to assume his duties as manager of the Swift Company produce plant at that place. He was accompanied by Mrs. Winsler who returned here Monday evening.

Paul Broshar, who returned here from Waterloo, Iowa, two weeks ago, began his work as manager of the local Swift plant Monday morning. Paul Underwood continues as route man for the Moravia plant. George Long Dies At Daughter's Home George Long, 66, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Glenn Garrett, three miles northwest of Moravia at 4 a. m.

Friday, after a short illness with pneumonia. Mr. Long was a professional coal driller and a resident of Lovilia and Monroe county for many yeura where he well known. Recently he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Garrett.

The Garretts moved to the vicinity of Moravia several months ago. He is survived by 8 daughter, Mrs. Garrett; a son, Cohn Long of Waterloo; four grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Maude DeHammer of Eddyville; Mrs. Nellie Bell of Albia; and Mrs.

John Tray of Newton, and a brother, Ace Long of Sterling, Colorado. Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church in Lovilia at 2 p. Monday, Feb. 21, Rev. Roy Kinser of Newton officiating.

Interment at Lovilia. Moravia, Udell, Unionville Win Contest Honors Speakers representing Moravia, Udell, and Unionville high schools won first places in the three divisions of the state preliminary declamatory contest held at the local school building Monday evening. Moravia also won two second places and Mystic one second place. Charles Youngker of Moravia placed first in oratorical. Second place went to Jack Armstrong of Mystic.

In dramatic, Helen Stuckey of Udell high school was first and Josephine McDonald of Moravia was second, Paul Hopkins of Unionville won first in the humorous division. Elaine Palmer of Moravia was sec- Schools competing in the contest were Moravia, Mystic, Udell, and Unionville. Judges were Paul Bissell and Mrs. Paul Bissell of Bloomfield and Mrs. Pearl Hunter of Blakesburg.

Music for the evening was presented by the Moravia high school orchestra. Winners of first places in this contest will advance to the next round of the state preliminary contest. The date and place of holding the next contest has not been announced at this time. Eastern Star Members Invited To Albia School Moravia Chapter, 0. E.

has received invitation to attend the school of instruction of the Albia Chapter Friday afternoon and evening of this week, The afternoon session will be at 1:00 o'clock and the evening session at 7:30. Several from Moravia plan to attend. Relatives Honor Visitor Miss Kathryn Pennington of Des Moines spent the week-end with her brother, R. R. Pennington and family.

Sunday a group of relatives gathered at the Chas. Coffin home for a family dinner. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Garland Houser and daughter, Joyce Ellen, of Centerville, Miss Kathryn Pennington of Des Moines, Mr.

and Mrs. R. R. Pennington and daughter, Doris, Mr. and Mrs.

Carl Coffin and son, Duane, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Coffin and daughter, Shirley, and Miss Eleanor Miller. Farm Sales Of The Week The following farm sales bave been listed with the Moravia Union for this week. Closing out sale at the J.

J. Selby farm cast of Moravia, Thursday, Feb. 24. Closing out sale vi Mrs. Jake Winkelman, cast uf Moravia, Friday, Feb.

26. Closing out sale of Henry Sy land Herman at the farm northeast of Moravia, Friday, Feb. 26. Pete Schreiner Died Suddenly At Waterloo This community WAS shocked and grieved to learn of the sudden death of Pete Schreiner, a former Moravian, which occurred at his home in 'Waterloo, Iowa, Sunday evening at about 5:00 o'clock, following a brief period of illness. Mr.

Schreiner was taken seriously ill Friday evening. Although pronounced in a critical condition by his physician Sunday morning, it was thought he was recovering, and his death came unexpectedly that evening. He WAS well-known and wellliked in this vicinity where he spent his boyhood and youngmanhood days. Before going to Waterloo in 1912, he was employed with his brother, J. H.

Schreiner in the blacksmithing business. He had been connected with the Rath Packing company, at Waterloo for many years and was shop manager at the time of his death. Obituary Peter M. Schreiner, son of Jacob and Margaret Schreiner was born at Gnadenhutton, Ohio, April 8, 1874, and died at Waterloo, Iowa, February 20, 1938, at the age of 63 years, 10 months. In 1878 the family moved to Moravia, Iowa, and settled on a farm in the outskirts of Moravia, where he lived until moving to Waterloo in 1912 where he has resided since.

January 2, 1901, Peter WAS united in marriage to Elizabeth Cline, who preceded him in death at Waterloo, Iowa, Sept. 6, 1935. September 2, 1937, Mr. Schreiner was united in marriage to Myrtle Broshar, who survives him. Also surviving to mourn his passing are three brothers, one sister.

and a The brothers are Philip and Jacob of Moravia, Iowa, and Dr. Charles Ollie, Iowa. The sister is Mrs. Mary Strohl of Garden Grove, Iowa, and the half-sister, Mrs. Lena Bon of Marcaline, Mo.

He is also survived by many nephews and nieces and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted from Kern's Funeral Home in Waterloo, Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 22, at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. Z.

Henline and Rev. W. N. Rousch officiating. Interment at Waterloo.

Those from Moravia and vicinity who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Philip Schreiner, Jacob Schreiner, Mr. and Mrs, D. E.

Bishop and daughter, Bernadine, Mr. Mrs. Geo. Wingler, Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Broshar, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Broshar, and Mrs. A. G.

Broshar. Mother-Father Banquet Largely Attended T'sday A very successful Mother banquet was held at the United Brethren church parlors Tuesday evening with more than 135 persons attending. Mrs. Osa Cory, home economics instructor in the Moravia high school, had charge of the dining room and with the aid of ten young ladies directed the serving of the banquet. The tables were beautifully decorated with potted plants.

The Sunday School orchestra under the direction of Rev. T. J. Zike entertained the crowd before the banquet and during the serving. Don Blackman, acting as toastmaster, took charge of the program which was carried out as follows: talk, "Why We Are Here," Carl VanZante; high school boys quartet, "Stars of the Summer reading, Mrs.

M. K. Blackman; poem, "At the Altar of Mothers Mrs. Zell Cal. len.

Men's quartet, "Sometime, talk, "When I Was a Boy." Frank Hawk; vocal solo, "Beautiful Dreamer', and "Last Night the Nightengule Woke Me," Oren Gould; talk, Youth of Yesterday and Albert Crocker; vocal solo. "Mother's Prayer', Don Blackman; tulk, "Cooperation," Rev. S. M. Zike; song, "Blest Be The Proceeds from the banquet are to be used to defray expenses of a group of young people Lu leadership training school at Cedar Falls in July.

Senator Hugh Guertisey and Mrs. Guernsey and daughters of ile were visitors hete afternoon at. the howe vi Mr. Mrs. C'.

M. M. Fatridge..